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Wing chair: M.31-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Walnut wing chair, with a moulded stretcher under the chair, covered in wool needlework. With cabriole legs. The upholstery is of canvas embroidered in polychrome wools with cream silk highlights in cross stitch. Design of stylized branches with leaves and flowers, springing up from hillocks or mounds, reserved in a blue ground

Legal notes

Louis C. G. Clarke Bequest, 1960

Measurements and weight

Depth: 57 cm
Height: 115.5 cm
Width: 96 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-04-27) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century, second quarter#
George I
George II
Circa 1725 CE - Circa 1735 CE

Components of the work

Embroidery composed of wool silk
Frame composed of walnut
Legs
Seat
Stretcher

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.31-1961
Primary reference Number: 98189
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 13 October 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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